Book Description:
The cognitive approach to psychotherapy has grown and developed considerably since the 1950s, when the pioneering work of Albert Ellis, George Kelly, Julian Rotter and E Lakin Phillips was first published. This book offers a sample of the most recent developments in cognitive psychotherapy, demonstrating the breadth of work being done in the field.Part One, Principles', deals with theoretical work and models of therapy. Cheryl Carmin and E Thomas Dowd set out the relevant paradigms, while Richard Wessler considers the role of affect and nonconscious processes. Paul Gilbert applies his much acclaimed work on depression and brain state to other emotional disorders within a psychosocial evolutionary context. Russell Grieger's contextual model of rational emotive therapy is included next, with comments by Windy Dryden and Albert Ellis. Finally, Mark Glover explores the theoretical relevance and practical application of the term responsibility'.Part Two, Applications', turns to cognitive psychotherapy in practice. Kevin Howells gives an up to date review of the literature on the cognitive behavioural view of aggression and discusses the treatment approach originally developed by Novaco. Moira Hamlin describes her work helping people to withdraw from tranquillizers, while Jan Scott details her method of using Beck's cognitive therapy within an inpatient hospital setting. Diana Richman shows how cognitive psychotherapists can intervene at important points in the career cycle to help workers achieve and maintain career satisfaction. Finally, Elin Evans and Elspeth McAdam explain how cognitive psychotherapy can be used to encourage effective parenting.By juxtaposing the North American and British perspectives in an illuminating way, Developments in Cognitive Psychotherapy makes an invaluable addition to the psychotherapist's library.
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